2003 Caterham 7 vs. 2005 Infiniti M
To start off, 2005 Infiniti M is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Caterham 7 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti M (335 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (200 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti M weights approximately 1250 kg more than 2003 Caterham 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Infiniti M (453 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2005 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7. 2005 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 2003 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2003 Caterham 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 2005 Infiniti M | |
Make | Caterham | Infiniti |
Model | 7 | M |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 453 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 82.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2810 mm |